"Governor makes an impromptu House call" by Matt Viser, Globe Staff | July 25, 2008
There were hugs, pecks on the cheek, and belly laughs.
Governor Deval Patrick made a surprise appearance yesterday in the House chamber, bringing proceedings to a halt and shaking hands for nearly 20 minutes with delighted lawmakers who flocked to the governor as if they were at a wedding reception, eager for an audience.
As the governor left, the representatives rose in wild applause.
Patrick had little to say about his unusual, impromptu visit. In a building where political calculation underlies almost every move, reporters peppered Patrick afterward about his intentions: What did he want? Why did he visit?
"I was in there thanking people," Patrick said as he walked down two flights of stairs and out to his car to head to an evening fund-raiser at his country estate in the Berkshires. "We've had just a terrific run and just a few more things teed up to get done before the session ends."
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Not worried about that carbon footprint either, 'eh, guv?
PFFFFFTTT!
Patrick has invited all lawmakers to his estate in Richmond on Aug. 3.
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Yeah, I heard that is going to be one hell of a shin dig. Bet they are gonna eat good.
